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Rice University by SOM new engineering and science building opens

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O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. ” The design activates the adjacent Engineering Quad and extends the vitality of campus into the building, where a five-story central atrium creates a hub of activity, connecting to seminar rooms, break areas, and informal gathering spaces. Source by SOM.

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Cougar Baseball Complex by SRG Partnership

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The reimagined home of Cougar Baseball at Washington State Universityincludes a state-of-the-art team facility offering a wide range of amenities aimed at enhancing student-athlete development and wellbeing.

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Blond designs "attractive and desirable" heat pump system for Electric Air

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Electric Air founder Chris Mui recruited the design agency to help him fulfil his mission of convincing homeowners to ditch their gas-guzzling boilers. Blond helped to develop proprietary software that makes it easier for contractors to size the system, therefore increasing the potential for more home installs.

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10 ways public aquatic centers and recreation centers benefit community health

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Sports and Recreational Facilities Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Industry Research Note: This blog post recaps some of the findings from HMC's "Aquatic Centers: Bringing Life to Communities" report.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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An inviting workspace with biophilic aspects weaved throughout can also boost employee retention and overall happiness, reduce employee absenteeism , and serve as an important recruiting tool. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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Top 10 Construction Industry Trends in 2023 That You’ll Love

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As a result, it’s essential for contractors, developers, and other professionals in the industry to stay informed of the la test construction industry trends. In addition to these technologies, contractors utilise cloud-based software to manage projects and track progress. Source: pexels.com. Source: pexels.com.

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Gulmeshwori Basic School, Nepal

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Kids of Kathmandu, an NGO that builds schools in Nepal, recruited MESH to build the new Gulmeshwori Basic School building for 5-7th graders on a scenic site in the hills outside Kathmandu. They had a contractor experienced with rammed earth. Structural Engineer: Office of Structural Design. Architects: MESH Architectures.